Sroczynski G. et al. (2010) Long-term effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of antiviral treatment in hepatitis C. Journal of Viral Hepatitis, 17(1):34-50
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Part B YES NO N/A COMMENTS Is the best practice/intervention a meta-analysis or primary research? Systematic review to assess the long-term effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of hepatitis C screening in different populations Has the data/information been used for decisionmaking (e.g. program funding developments, policies, treatment guidelines, defining research priorities and funding)? Findings were not used for decisionmaking.
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